Key Things To Know
- Haivision introduces Play ISR Premium, an enhanced version of its low-latency Play ISR full-motion video player.
- The premium release adds interactive mapping, advanced annotations, built-in recording, zoom and pan controls, advanced timeline controls and snapshot capture.
- It’s built for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) analysts, systems engineers and operational teams across defense, public safety and security.
- Play ISR Premium is part of Haivision’s AI-enabled ISR video ecosystem, alongside the Makito encoder series, Kraken X1 Rugged and the Kobra video operations platform.
- The product makes its debut at Eurosatory 2026 at the Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center from June 15-19.
What Did Haivision Announce?
Haivision announced the release of Play ISR Premium, an enhanced version of its software-based, low-latency Play ISR video player. The Montreal-based company says it delivers advanced ISR video analysis, collaboration and situational awareness for mission-critical operations. The premium tier builds on a player already widely adopted by ISR professionals who view full-motion video (FMV) and embedded key-length-value (KLV) metadata in real time.
Who Is Play ISR Premium For?
Play ISR Premium is purpose-built for tactical ISR analysts, systems engineers and operational teams working in defense, public safety and security operations. These professionals manage growing volumes of live video and metadata in time-sensitive environments, and they need more efficient ways to review, analyze and act on critical information. The premium version targets users who require rapid video review, collaborative analysis and streamlined access to essential ISR data.
What New Capabilities Does Play ISR Premium Add?
Play ISR Premium expands the player with a comprehensive set of operational tools designed to support faster assessment and more informed decision-making. The release introduces:
- Interactive mapping with real-time video geolocation, field-of-view visualization, target display, annotation overlays and support for third-party map sources.
- Advanced annotations including freehand draw, text, markers, arrows and shapes to improve collaboration and streamline analysis.
- Integrated recording tools to capture and preserve critical video segments for documentation, intelligence sharing and after-action review.
- Zoom and pan controls for close inspection of areas of interest and improved target identification.
- Advanced timeline controls to isolate and loop specific playback segments for faster analysis.
- Snapshot capture to support intelligence reporting and information sharing.
How Does Play ISR Premium Help Analysts Make Decisions?
Play ISR Premium gives analysts a faster path from raw video to action by combining mapping, annotation and recording in a single player. By layering geolocation and field-of-view data over live video, teams can place what they’re seeing in real-world context and coordinate more effectively. Annotation and snapshot tools then make it easier to share findings, while timeline and recording features support thorough after-action review.
“Haivision Play ISR Premium gives ISR analysts the advanced tools they need to quickly understand, collaborate, and act on time-sensitive video intelligence,” says Brian Henry, president at Haivision MCS. “As part of Haivision’s growing ISR ecosystem, Play ISR Premium helps users improve situational awareness and make faster, more confident operational decisions in mission-critical environments.”
How Does Play ISR Premium Fit Into Haivision’s ISR Ecosystem?
Play ISR Premium is part of Haivision’s AI-enabled ISR video ecosystem, which connects streaming, processing and operations into a single workflow. The ecosystem includes the Makito video encoder series for streaming from platforms and sensors, the Kraken X1 Rugged for real-time AI-powered video processing and the Kobra video operations platform for tactical operations and situational awareness. Together, these products extend the processing, exploitation and dissemination (PED) tools available to ISR teams.
Where Can You See Play ISR Premium?
You can see Play ISR Premium and Haivision’s AI-enabled ISR video ecosystem at Eurosatory 2026, held at the Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center from June 15 -19. The event gives defense and security professionals a chance to explore the new player firsthand.
Is There a Free Version of Play ISR?
Yes, Haivision offers a free version of Play ISR that gives users access to the player’s core features. The desktop application is available for PC, Mac and Linux and can be downloaded from the Haivision website at .haivision.com/products/download-play-isr/
